Gaming Content by NKG

Game Spotlights Published: Nov 21, 2023 Adam Knight

Napoleonics: Commands and Colors

"Commands and Colors: Napoleonics," a user-friendly board game simulating Napoleonic warfare with a strategic card-command system. It's suitable for solo and multiplayer sessions and is part of a series covering various historical themes. An expansion adding leader abilities is also highlighted. The game is ideal for both beginners and experienced wargamers. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 30, 2023 Adam Knight

Wargames: A cold Day

"Celles: The Ardennes" is a beginner-friendly wargame that simulates The Battle of the Bulge using a hex-and-counter system. Its chit-pulling mechanic offers dynamic gameplay, serving as an introduction to the world of wargaming. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Oct 30, 2023 Andrew B.

D&D Horror: How to Play

For a horror-themed D&D game, set expectations in a "session zero" and tweak standard rules. Use inherent monsters and magic for ambiance. Enhance atmosphere with isolation and player imagination. Use dim lighting and eerie music, and consider resources like "Curse of Strahd" for guidance. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 25, 2023 Adam Knight

Tabletop Games – Terrifying

For horror board game enthusiasts, "Psycho Raiders" presents survival challenges, "Deep Madness" delves into underwater horrors, "Lobotomy 2" explores asylum mysteries, "Vampire: The Masquerade - Chapters" combines RPG and dice elements, and "Malifaux" offers card-driven miniatures play. Each game offers unique narratives and challenges for a spine-chilling game night. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 16, 2023 Adam Knight

Scary Board Games

Halloween beckons with spooky board games. Dive into haunted adventures with "Horrified," "Mansions of Madness," and "Betrayal at House on the Hill." Test trust in "Unfathomable" and "Ultimate Werewolf," while zombie fans can relish "Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide Game" and "Resident Evil 3." For a playful twist, there's even "Candy Land." These games guarantee thrilling Halloween fun. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 10, 2023 Adam Knight

Co-Op Games: Challenging

This review highlights various cooperative board games. "Gloomhaven" and "Spirit Island" are noted for their mechanics and teamwork. Games like "D-Day at Omaha Beach" offer alternative experiences. The guide gives a concise overview of each game, making it useful for anyone exploring cooperative board gaming. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Oct 03, 2023 Adam Knight

Unique Cooperative Games

Games like "Vengeance" and "Vengeance: Roll & Fight" offer action-packed experiences, while "Forgotten Waters" and "Freelancers" focus on narrative-driven pirate adventures. Others, like "Sleeping Gods" and "Mansions of Madness," explore sea voyages and Lovecraftian horror, respectively, each providing distinct gameplay and storytelling elements. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Sep 25, 2023 Adam Knight

Cooperative Games Starter Kit

Explore the exciting world of cooperative board games in this comprehensive guide. Learn about top titles like Pandemic, Horrified, The Crew, and more, each offering unique team-based challenges. Discover how these games emphasize teamwork and strategy over individual competition, making game nights more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned players seeking a refreshing gaming experience. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Sep 18, 2023 Adam Knight

Space Adventure Board Games

Space board games like "Twilight Imperium," "Eclipse," "Voidfall," "Firefly," "Star Wars: Outer Rim," and "Xia" let players navigate interstellar settings, make strategic choices, and undertake missions. Each game offers distinct settings and narratives, prioritizing personal adventures over points. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Aug 24, 2023 Adam Knight

The Big Show: Sports Board Games

"Discover the thrill of sports through tabletop strategy in 'The Big Show: Sports Board Games.' From fantasy football in 'Blood Bowl' to futuristic battles in 'Aristeia!' and fast-paced racing in 'Formula D,' these games offer unique experiences. Explore dynamic racing in 'Cubitos' and 'Flamme Rouge,' or relive key moments in 'Baseball and Football Highlights.' Try your luck with horse racing in 'Long Shot' and 'Ready, Set, Bet.' Swing into action with '18 Holes' golf or shred in 'Skate Summer.' Elevate game nights with sports excitement." … Read More

Gaming News Published: Aug 24, 2023 Michael Butler

5 of the best: Fantasy adventures

If you're in the mood for swift and action-packed adventures, these are our top picks: Apple Lane (Runequest, 1978) is a classic introduction with three adventures. Ravenloft (AD&D, 1983) offers a gothic vampire classic with a unique structure. Rough Night at the Three Feathers (Warhammer, 1987) provides a comedic one-shot featuring multiple plots. Sailors on the Starless Sea (DCC, 2012) serves as a Dungeon Crawl Classics introduction, involving zero-level characters and a ten-location crawl. Deep Carbon Observatory (D&D, OSR, 2012) is versatile across systems, featuring an epic mega-dungeon and brilliant storytelling. These adventures promise quick, diverse, and unforgettable gaming experiences. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Aug 24, 2023 Michael Butler

Universal RPG Systems

This article explores whether RPGs should use one rule set for all genres or unique rules for each setting. It presents universal systems like GURPS, Fudge, D6 System, FATE, Savage Worlds, and Cypher System, describing their mechanics and adaptability to various genres. The text also includes interesting facts about each system's origins and growth. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Aug 21, 2023 Adam Knight

Beer Board Games

Today we discuss several brewing-themed board games perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. "Brew-Opoly" offers a humorous take on microbrews, "Beer & Bread" involves a competitive game of brewing and baking, "Heaven & Ale" features monastery brewing with strategy, "Taverns of Tiefenthal" simulates managing a bar, and "Distilled" challenges players to create cocktails. Each game offers distinct gameplay mechanics and strategic elements, catering to various player preferences, from light-hearted to more complex experiences. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Aug 08, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: The Cypher System

The Cypher System by Monte Cook Games is a flexible tabletop roleplaying game spanning various genres. Its concise ruleset prioritizes storytelling over tactics, with characters defined by three-word descriptions that influence both mechanics and roleplaying. Core to the system are "cyphers," one-use items granting unique abilities. With a straightforward difficulty-based mechanic, low prep time for Game Masters, and a focus on non-combat goals, the system offers versatility. While easy to pick up, it's also a toolkit, requiring GM effort for optimal use. Various rulebooks and stand-alone games using the system provide tailored experiences across genres. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Aug 03, 2023 Adam Knight

Video Game to Board Game Adaptations

Board game publishers adapt popular video games into engaging tabletop experiences, offering role-playing, tactical battles, and cooperative quests. Games like Witcher, Monster Hunter, Skyrim, Assassin's Creed, and others bring favorite worlds to life in a new way. From competitive Civilization to tactical Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Warhammer, these adaptations showcase the love and care put into bridging the digital and physical gaming worlds. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jul 26, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG

The Dungeon Crawl Classics Roleplaying Game is an homage to the kind of adventuring that was en vogue during the days when D&D was first published. More Conan the Barbarian than J.R.R. Tolkien, DCC uses pulp fantasy tropes, a fair amount of randomness, and a lot of gonzo ideas to reimagine 70s D&D through a modern lens. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jul 19, 2023 Andrew B.

How to Reskin D&D Monsters

How to Reskin Monsters for D&D … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

In The Grim Darkness of the Future, There is Only War (Warhammer 40k)

From its start decades ago, Warhammer, in both its fantasy and sci-fi 40k versions, built its world with its immaculate figures. From small insects to massive Orks and mechanical Dreadnoughts, Warhammer 40k’s models are both artistic and active parts of the game. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

Dungeon Deck-Building

The Clank! series is a board game collection centered on treasure hunting, deck-building, and strategy. It spans different versions – original, space-themed, and campaign-based – highlighting elements like factions, unique boards, and the interplay of luck and strategy. The text underscores the excitement and suspense that define Clank! gameplay. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jul 12, 2023 Adam Knight

Of War and Wonder

Para Bellum’s Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings invites the fantasy epic, nay, promises it with a miniature rank-and-file wargame stuffed with lore, grit, and guts. Smashing monstrous battalions together on a battlefield is always an appealing proposition, but Conquest goes further, wrapping your forces in story and stringing the game together in a fluid back-and-forth, ensuring surprise and strategy are both summoned in equal measure. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jul 05, 2023 Adam Knight

GodTear

Godtear is a dynamic tabletop combat game for two players which captivates the hearts and minds of tabletop gamers. Taking control of your warband, you'll fight to claim godtears, ascend the throne of immortality, and gain untold power. Through this breathtaking experience, we break it down and dive deep into the world of Godtear. … Read More

Events & Conventions Published: Feb 14, 2023 Devin

Terrain Build for Adepticon

Our Minis Lord, Stevil, has created a terrain board for a game being run at Adepticon this year. He shared the process and some tips with us from his build! … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jan 13, 2022 Devin

National Blood Donor Month Games

January is great for two things: donating blood, and playing tabletop games while you eat foods rich in iron and B vitamins for recovery! Many of these games feature vampires, to whom we do NOT recommend donating blood! Red Cross good—vampires bad! … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jan 04, 2022 Devin

Roll And Write Games — the Right Way

Roll and Write games have been enjoying a renaissance in the last few years and there are regular and notable contributions to the genre. But what exactly are Roll and Write games? We pull back the curtain! … Read More